TWIN FALLS, Idaho — In an effort to additional comprise the unfold of the quagga mussel infestation, all fishing in a portion of the Snake River has been CLOSED.
Snake River fishing areas impacted are between the Twin Falls Hydroelectric Dam/Power Plant downstream to Highway 46 bridge.
The closures are in place to permit the Idaho Fish & Game and the Idaho Department of Agriculture to proceed to evaluate the infestation of the invasive mussel larvae and reduce the potential unfold.
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Boat access had already been closed on this space.
The closure is anticipated to finish at 5:00pm on Friday, September 29.
Authorities have instructed anglers use alternate areas, together with Oster Lakes in Hagerman, Freedom Park Pond in Burley, or Magic Reservoir in Blaine County.
A reminder has additionally been issued for any watercraft that had been within the Mid-Snake over the previous 30 days to be totally decontaminated at an Idaho Dept. of Agriculture scorching wash location. This decontamination is freed from cost for all watercraft – together with boats, kayaks, and paddleboards. Decontamination additionally applies to different gadgets used within the water, reminiscent of duck decoys, waders, and fishing deal with.
Hot wash places will be discovered on the Twin Falls Visitors Center and Twin Falls County West and are open 7 days every week, 7am-7pm. It shouldn’t be beneficial that homeowners decontaminate their very own tools.
For extra details about the fishing closure contact the Magic Valley Region at (208) 324-4359.
